Pronunciation: /ˈteɪmɪŋ/

Definitions of taming

noun the act of training or domesticating an animal

Example Sentences

A1 Taming wild animals requires patience and skill.

A2 The taming of a horse can be a challenging but rewarding experience.

B1 The taming of the new employee was successful thanks to the supportive team.

B2 The taming of the shrew is a classic play by William Shakespeare.

C1 Her expertise in taming difficult situations has earned her the respect of her colleagues.

C2 The taming of technology has revolutionized the way we live and work.

verb present participle form of the verb 'to tame', which means to train or domesticate an animal

Example Sentences

A1 She is taming her pet cat to behave well.

A2 The trainer is taming the wild horse with patience and skill.

B1 The zookeeper spent months taming the new lion to interact with visitors.

B2 The scientist is studying ways of taming the aggressive behavior of certain species.

C1 The renowned animal behaviorist has dedicated his life to taming dangerous predators.

C2 Through years of research, the expert has mastered the art of taming even the most ferocious animals.

Examples of taming in a Sentence

formal The process of taming wild animals requires patience and skill.

informal Taming a new puppy can be a lot of work, but it's worth it in the end.

slang I've been taming my hair for hours and I still can't get it to look right.

figurative She was in the process of taming her temper, learning to control her reactions.

Grammatical Forms of taming

past tense

tamed

plural

tamings

comparative

more taming

superlative

most taming

present tense

tames

future tense

will tame

perfect tense

have tamed

continuous tense

is taming

singular

taming

positive degree

taming

infinitive

to tame

gerund

taming

participle

taming

Origin and Evolution of taming

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'taming' originated from the Old English word 'tamian' which meant to make tame or domesticate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'taming' has evolved to also encompass the idea of controlling or mastering something, not just in relation to animals.